Senior Geologist- Technical




  • Full Time
  • Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo

Ivanhoe Mines



Job Details

Division
Ivanhoe Mines Exploration DRC

Minimum experience
Associate

Company primary industry
Mining and Metals

Job functional area
Mining

Job Description

IVANHOE MINES DRC SARL (hereinafter “IMD SARL”) is a company operating in the Congolese mining sector, with offices in Lubumbashi (Province of Haut-Katanga) and the City-Province of Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo (hereinafter the “DRC”). IMD SARL is inviting qualified candidates, both male and female, who are interested in this position. The place of work will be located in Lubumbashi.Play your part in our team succeeding…To assist with the management and technical evaluation of exploration work in the Democratic Republic of Congo. To support the improvement in geological data collection and interpretation.Disclaimer – this role is not open to any third-party providers and any application received from a third-party will be considered as a direct application.  You will have the following:Bachelor’s degree in Geology/ Mining Geology/ Exploration Geology 5 years’ experience in exploration geologySediment hosted copper exploration experienceFluency in English.Experienced in drill program managementData analysis and statistical skillsAdvanced technical writing and oral presentation skills.Cultural sensitivityEmployee shall be required to become proficient in the following within the first year of employment:Leapfrog, and other application as specified.Familiarisation with Western Forelands stratigraphy and ore controls You will have advanced skills and knowledge in:Technical report writing Data collection and interpretation Quality Assurance Experience as an expat Technical Skills should include:Numerate Computer literate GIS software Personal Competencies should include:Problem solving Analytical and systematicIntegrity and objectivity Risk awareness and management Risk awareness and management Action/Goal orientatedInterpersonal Skills (relationship building)Numerical skillsCommunication and presentation Flexibility and adaptability – think on feet Detail orientation Data collationTechnical reporting Physically fitYou will be responsible for:Process: Support exploration on IME Exploration Permits Assist and support regional and project scale explorationDrive effective problem solving and continuous improvement Deliver on the operating plan by supporting diamond core  drilling Participate in reporting and presentations as neededThe finer details:When applying, please submit a PDF version of your CV together with certified copies (certification within a 3-month period) of your ID/passport, drivers licence and qualifications. Should you not hear from us within 30 days of the closing date please consider your application unsuccessful. 

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